‘Creamy layer’ income cap unlikely to be upped soon

The Indian government is hesitant to increase the income ceiling for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) creamy layer due to concerns of resentment. Currently, an OBC family earning over Rs 8 lakh is considered "creamy layer" and ineligible for job and education quotas. The government believes that Rs 8 lakh is already a high enough bar and fears that raising it further may lead to copycat demands from other sections.

October 05, 2023 at 01:06AM

from Times of India

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